Joe had been a resident of Sarasota County, Fla., for 16 years, coming from Birmingham, Ala. Joe enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing poker and gin.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally Spence Davis; three sons, Joseph Davis, Jr. of Englewood, and William (Tess) Davis and Matthew (Karen) Davis, both of Birmingham; brother, Steve Davis of Jacksonville, Fla.; and five grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Englewood Community Funeral Home with Private Crematory.